Clarity on Close the Gap Co-payment initiative Some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients are being incorrectly told they are no longer able to register for the PBS-subsidised program.
Health Minister confirms NPS MedicineWise cuts Despite appeals to overturn a decision under the previous Government to remove funding from NPS MedicineWise, the original decision will stand.
New alcohol and other drugs resource for GPs A wide range of clinical guidance is now available in a ‘one-stop shop’ to help general practices care for patients.
‘We have deep concerns’: NPS MedicineWise fights funding cuts Leaders at the organisation, which had its funding removed in the most recent budget, are calling for the decision to be reviewed.
Second SGLT2 inhibitor approved for heart failure Empagliflozin has been added to the PBS for symptomatic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, regardless of diabetes status.
Concern over significant NPS MedicineWise changes The recent budget revealed a ‘redesign’ for stewarding the quality use of medicines, with major implications for the organisation.
NPS MedicineWise partnership to strengthen the role of GPs The collaboration builds on a shared goal of improving quality use of medicines, clinical decision making and general practice education.
A smoke free society: Government urged to end tobacco sales Reducing supply is the ‘next natural step’, say researchers who argue it is time for authorities to focus on retailers, not consumers.
Multiple barriers to ‘brief interventions’ for alcohol in primary care A lack of time, resources and low community awareness of alcohol harms influence uptake of brief interventions, according to new research.
Further room for improvement in health literacy Recent patient feedback further establishes GPs’ stewardship role in health literacy and safeguarding quality use of medicines.